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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.38, 330.42 and 104.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.38, 330.42 and 104.77 is: 157.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.38 : 330.42 = 104.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.38/330.42 = 104.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.38x = 330.42 × 104.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.38x = 34,618.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,618.10/220.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.08

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